Under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, CVD and Stroke (NPCDCS), the opportunistic screening strategy at health facilities includes screening which age group for common NCDs?
- A All individuals above 18 years attending any health facility
- B All individuals above 30 years attending any health facility ✓
- C Only symptomatic individuals referred by an ASHA
- D Individuals aged 40-60 years in designated NCD clinics only
Correct answer: B. All individuals above 30 years attending any health facility
Explanation
Under NPCDCS (now integrated into Comprehensive Primary Health Care under Ayushman Bharat), all individuals aged 30 years and above attending any government health facility are opportunistically screened for hypertension, diabetes, and common cancers (oral, breast, cervical) using a questionnaire-based risk assessment tool (CBAC — Community Based Assessment Checklist). This population-based approach maximizes case detection.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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